Hiroshima: The Carp dropped their second straight game. ... Osera is 0-3 in six starts since his last win on June 21. He is 2-2 in five starts against the Tigers this season. ... Kikuchi extended his hitting streak to thirteen games.

Hanshin: The Tigers won their second straight. ... Nomi stopped a six-game losing streak with his first win in nine starts since his last win on May 24. This was his first start against the Carp this year. ... Toritani played in his 1,500th career game.